All The Answers You Need For When You Say “I Do

 

The Wedding Planner:

·        As Soon As Possible:

Book wedding organiser/planner

Book ceremony/reception venue

Draw up the guest list

 

·        One Year Ahead:

Check out transport, photographers, caterers, florists, stationers, etc

Start looking at wedding and bridesmaids’ dresses

 

·        Six Months Ahead:

Make arrangements for the cake

Book entertainment

Order wedding stationary

Choose wedding dresses and rings

Book honeymoon

 

·        Three Months Ahead:

Send out invitations

Make out wedding gift list

Order floral decorations

Book any hired outfits

 

·        Six Weeks To Go:

Decide and book hairstyle and make up

Choose going-away outfit

Buy presents for attendants

 

·        Two Weeks To Go:

Finalise reception details

Confirm all your arrangements

 

·        One Week To Go:

Hold a dress rehearsal

Try on outfits for alterations

 

·        On The Day:

Its all organised, enjoy yourselves!!

 

 

 

Arriving In Style

Capture The Day on Film

Dressing For The Big Day

Eats & Drinks

Flowers & Other Decorations

Reception & Venues

Stationary

General

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arriving In Style:

When choosing your means of arriving in style, you will discover a huge variety of options, ranging from vintage and modern cars to motorbikes and horse-drawn carriages.  The ease with which you can get both in and out of your wedding transport may be something you wish to consider, along with how the colour of the car or carriage will look in your wedding photographs.  Having chosen your means of travel for the day it is advisable to book well in advance and decide how many vehicles you will need.  On the day allow extra time for the journey or plan a different route if you know there are going to be hold-ups.

 

·        1A Roseberry Wedding Cars

·        Prestige & Classic Cars

·        Angela Hart Vintage Classics

·        Impressions Wedding Cars

·        Beckhouse Carriages

·        Blue Ribbon Weddings

·        The Ultimate Horse-Drawn Carriage Service

·        Bridal Cars

·        Classic Carriages

·        Crest Chauffeur Driven Cars

·        Elite Wedding Cars

·        HR Wedding Cars

·        K Snowden Wedding Cars

·        Nicholsons Mini Coach Hire

·        Lawson Cars

·        Occasions Limousines

·        Panache Limousines

·        Regency

·        Vintage Rolls Royce Hire

 

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Capture The Day On Film:

Your Wedding is a day you will want to cherish forever.  Naturally, you will want to capture the day on film, so choosing your photographer or video operator is an important decision.  Arrange to meet the operator before your wedding and also ask to see samples of their work.  You may wish to meet them at the venue itself to discuss possible shots, locations and any special requests you may have.  For example, you could consider a video or photographs of the pre-wedding preparations at the bride’s or groom’s house, as well as black and white photographs.  It is advisable to book well in advance, and to ensure you have permission to take photographs and film inside the venue.

 

·        Camera A Photography

·        Barwick Photography

·        Blue Ribbon Weddings

·        Denis Firman Photographic

·        Dow Designs Ltd

·        D-Piction

·        Frame Video Productions

·        Image Creations

·        Impressive Creations

·        J S Photochoice

·        Marcus Grover

·        Neesams Photography & Video

·        Studio 2000

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Dressing For The Big Day:

Buying or hiring everyone’s outfits and dressing for the day is an exciting part of the wedding preparations.  Trying on as many outfits as you can will help you to choose your favourite style and colour scheme.  For your bridesmaids, you could consider a style which they can also wear as party dresses after the big day.  If you fancy a slightly different approach, you could choose outfits in your favourite colour, wear a hat instead of a veil or go for a short dress.  The groom and his entourage may also wish to add interesting accessories to their suites, such as waistcoats and matching cravats in vivid colours or unusual fabrics.  Fancy handkerchiefs, tiepins and cuff links can also make the outfit more individual.

 

·        Exclusively Yours by Tara

·        Grace Designer Tiaras

·        Kate Saint

·        Poppy – The Bridal Specialists

·        Principia

·        Manhattan

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Eats & Drinks:

·        Celebrations

·        Finishing Touches

·        Nikita Cakes

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Flowers & Other Decorations:

When it comes to flowers and other decorations the sky’s the limit!!  From flowers, balloons and ribbon to candles, potpourri and ice sculptures.  When organising your decorations it is important to take into account the season as well as the setting and style of your wedding.  Above all, they must suit your personal preferences.  When choosing flowers it is advisable to take fabric swatches and photo descriptions of the bride’s and bridesmaid’s dresses if you can.  If you plan to have your bouquet preserved this may affect how it should be put together so advise your florist in advance.  Make a checklist of all the places which will need decorating, for example wedding location, reception venue, cake, tables and also buttonholes and corsages for the guests.

 

·        Buds n Blooms

 

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Receptions & Venues:

The choice of wedding receptions & venues is now wider than ever.  Wedding receptions can be held in a range of venues from castles to football clubs.  Many hotels and restaurants offer reception packages, or you might like to hire a hall or a marquee.  If you’re having the reception at home, you can hire caterers and waiters to prepare and serve the food.  Think about how formal or informal you want to be.  This will help you decide on menus, wine, seating arrangements and decorations.  For something unusual, how about a themed reception, perhaps from a favourite era.  It’s helpful to send guests directions to the venue and suggestions for overnight accommodation.

 

·        Crathorne Hall Hotel

·        Hunley Hall Golf Club & Hotel

·        Jersey Farm Hotel & Restaurant

·        Parkmore Hotel & Leisure Centre

·        Quality Hotel

·        Wainstones Hotel

 

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Stationary:

·        Finishing Touches

·        Murray Whyte Associates

·        Not Just Graphics

·        Vicky Trinor At Peppa

 

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General:

·        Bliss Gift Consultancy

·        White Wing Doves

·        Party Animals – The One Stop Party Shop

 

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